Brock Lesnar returned to WWE Raw on Monday, May 18, 2026 [1], attacking Oba Femi during a broadcast in Greensboro, North Carolina [2].
The surprise appearance marks a significant shift in the rivalry between the two competitors following a retirement tease and a high-stakes loss for Lesnar earlier this year.
Lesnar entered the arena to answer an open challenge issued by Femi [3]. Upon arriving, Lesnar targeted Femi and delivered four F5 finishing moves [4]. The assault occurred in front of the live crowd in Greensboro [2], signaling Lesnar's intent to return to active competition.
This return follows a previous encounter between the two athletes at WrestleMania 42, where Lesnar lost to Femi [5]. The defeat had led to speculation regarding Lesnar's future with the company and whether he would exit the sport permanently.
Following the attack on Raw, reports indicate that Lesnar has signed a deal to face Femi again [6]. This upcoming match is scheduled to take place at the WWE Clash event in Italy [6].
WWE officials have not yet released a full schedule for the Italy event, but the confrontation on Monday established the primary conflict for the show. The physical nature of the return suggests a grudge match will be the focal point of the international broadcast.
“Brock Lesnar returned to WWE Raw on Monday, May 18, 2026”
The return of Brock Lesnar transforms a potential retirement into a strategic rivalry. By attacking Femi immediately after an open challenge, Lesnar has shifted the momentum from his loss at WrestleMania 42, positioning himself as an aggressor heading into the WWE Clash in Italy.
